Location: Lake Wenatchee State Park Learn about nature by having fun in this interactive activity with a Park Ranger.Join us at the South Park Amphitheater at 10 a.m. where Park Rangers will put on a fun, interactive, kid-friendly program based on the Junior Ranger Ethos and the natural world we live in. Please arrive 5minutes early, children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free to the public; however, day-use visitors will require a Discover Pass on their […]

Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around the WRI campus! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. This is a great opportunity to learn about eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world, and utilize it to record our observations of local wild birds. Total walking distance is ½ mile, over a gravel path with two moderate hills. Come prepared for the weather. These walks will happen on the […]

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own. Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants. Location: The Taproom at Pybus More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

Plain Brewery Who are the Plain Valley Adventure Women? Plain Valley Adventure Women (PVAW) seek to bring women together to explore, connect, improve their outdoor skills and enjoy the diverse activities our community offers, in a fun and supportive environment.  PVAW support the Plain Valley Nordic Team (PVNT) through volunteering and program fees that are used to support the PVNT Scholarship Fund.  PVAW and PVNT are Plain Valley Ski Trails programs, a community supported 501 (c)(3) non-profit. PVAW 2024 Summer […]

Join Wenatchee River Institute, in partnership with Leavenworth Outdoor Center, on a relaxing evening paddle down the Wenatchee River. This is a guided trip that will introduce you to the plants (flora) and animals (fauna) of our diverse river area (riparian zone). You will learn how to be a better observer of nature and be introduced to river safety and navigation. This is a great way to build your naturalist skills and confidence on the river. Included: Kayak or paddle […]

Save the date! WRI is excited to bring back this event to celebrate all of our amazing volunteers. Details are still in development, so stay tuned for more information.

Join local firefighters in an interactive game of show and tell. Try on their gear, hop on the engine, andlearn how they fight fires. Join us at 10 a.m. in the South Park Amphitheater where Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue personnel talkabout fire safety and show their gear and fire engines to the crowd. See how much gear they carry andwhy, you can even try them on yourself! Ever sprayed a fire hose? Give it a try at the Junior […]

Location: Lake Wenatchee State Park Join our local astronomers under the stars where they will answer your deepest cosmic questions, dive into the depths of the cosmos, explore our small harmonious Solar System, and massive chaotic celestial objects.Grab a blanket or a chair and lay out under the stars on the beach of Lake Wenatchee South Park where local astronomers and Park Rangers will explore the night sky. Together we may explore Saturn's Rings, Jupiter's colors, the Moon's topography, and […]